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how do i find out my model number on my can am?
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YPILOT
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It is the last four digits of your VIN #. However the Premier editions which were the first ones built had the Premier Edition # inscribed on a plate in the handlebars. These units I believe were all built in 2007 and titled as 2008 models. The regular 2008 and later models which started production in 2008 do not have this designation.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Deanna, not sure what you mean by unit #. Serial/sequence or model?
Deanna777
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IdahoMtnSpyder: Does the spyder have a model # or Serial/sequence # when the spyders come off the production line?
Example: # 1, 2, 3, etc.
The reason why I am asking is I filled out a Oil Analysis form they are asked what the Unit number is.
Deanna
Not Idaho, but That'll be the VIN - the Vehicle Identification Number is a unique code, including a serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles; detailing their production date, order/sequence, model specs, option info, when, & where they were manufactured/came off the production line. Other's have outlined where they found their VIN. :thumbup:
That said, for many vehicle fleets, ie. all the vehicles owned by one owner/company &/or held or maintained at one site, the company may assign a Unit Number that is usually a lot shorter than the VIN which is still a unique identifier for THAT vehicle owned by THAT company/at THAT site.... and for those owners & their oil analysis purposes, THAT's the number the oil analysis mob will likely want - the oil analysis mob are usually just after whatever unique identifier you (& they
) can use to make sure the analysis results don't get attributed to the wrong vehicle. :sour: . You would be perfectly entitled to tell them YOUR Unit Identification number is #1, cos this will be the first vehicle from YOUR 'fleet' that you bought... or maybe that you've ever got an analysis for. 
hyea: . Or if you wanted, it could be any other unique identifier that you chose which clearly lets YOU identify that the analysis they send back belongs to THAT specific vehicle... 
. Or you could use the VIN that the vehicle manufacturer has already assigned as a unique identifier, an identifier which also encompasses a whole lot more info, like engine type & spec, including some details that may impact upon how your oil should be expected to perform. 
Me, I'd just use the VIN, even if I (still) had anything like a 'fleet'! :roflblack:
Enjoy! :cheers:
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RideOn
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Spyders do have a model number on the VIN tag but it’s not unique, it just identifies it, for example, as a red/chrome RT Limited.
I do agree with Peter that for oil testing purposes it means fleet unit number, which identifies single units in a fleet of trucks, cars, trailers, etc. Unit number is seldom tied directly to VIN but it could be.
Deanna, I think you can put whatever you want there so long as it means something to you.
I do agree with Peter that for oil testing purposes it means fleet unit number, which identifies single units in a fleet of trucks, cars, trailers, etc. Unit number is seldom tied directly to VIN but it could be.
Deanna, I think you can put whatever you want there so long as it means something to you.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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:agree: Spot on, Peter. In fact, I left most of the vehicle info boxes blank since I have only one vehicle I was doing oil analysis on.
Little Blue
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:chat: Yes, Peter Aawen is right on.
You the best and thanks for your reply.......:thumbup:
:chat: Yes, Peter Aawen is right on.
You the best and thanks for your reply.......:thumbup:
Deanna777
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Not Idaho, but That'll be the VIN - the Vehicle Identification Number is a unique code, including a serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles; detailing their production date, order/sequence, model specs, option info, when, & where they were manufactured/came off the production line. Other's have outlined where they found their VIN. :thumbup:
That said, for many vehicle fleets, ie. all the vehicles owned by one owner/company &/or held or maintained at one site, the company may assign a Unit Number that is usually a lot shorter than the VIN which is still a unique identifier for THAT vehicle owned by THAT company/at THAT site.... and for those owners & their oil analysis purposes, THAT's the number the oil analysis mob will likely want - the oil analysis mob are usually just after whatever unique identifier you (& they
Me, I'd just use the VIN, even if I (still) had anything like a 'fleet'! :roflblack:
Enjoy! :cheers:
When I filled out the Oil Analysis paper I did include the VIN #.
So when I get the Oil Analysis results back, I'll know it is my spyder.
Thanks
Deanna
Deanna777
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RideOn,
I did put a number in the "Unit" section, and they also asked for the VIN number, which I also wrote down.
Thanks. I'll mail the Oil Analysis sample on Tuesday 11/2/2021, when I get the oil analysis results back I post on a different thread.
Deanna
Deanna777
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